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[*] posted on 6-18-2009 at 04:01 PM
“Field of rays”


We had a Whale Shark sighting early on this week by guests on a snorkeling tour to the Bay of Dreams. Everyone onboard enjoyed time in the water with this gentle giant, a juvenile maybe 15 feet in length.
Diving conditions in Cabo Pulmo have been superb, 100+ feet of visibility and bottom temperatures ranging from 77' - 81' Fahrenheit have ensured easy diving for all. The Big Eyed Jacks have been wowing us with their swirling presence, hordes of Yellow Snapper have been blanketing the reef! Large Sea Bass, Dog Snapper, Leopard and Golden Grouper have all been seen in high numbers and the schooling Balloonfish keep getting in my way as I try to lead people around the site. Curious as to the 'field of rays' that our two Texan divers from last week enthused about, we have been finishing our dives out on the sand on the western edge of the reef. Sure enough, Diamond Stingrays seem to have taken residence wherever they can find a spot, reminding me of all the local vacationers vying for camping spots on the beach during Easter week.
One day was particularly special this week; having just completed my safety stop I continued to look down from the surface as I slowly drifted with the current and was rewarded with the incredible spectacle of maybe 350 - 400 Golden Cownosed Rays, all feeding in this one area. A few Smoothtail Mobular Mantas had joined the throng, all of this seen from the surface looking down through gin clear water! This proved to be the highlight of the week for our guests Dale and Gail Wilson from Vancouver, a perfect way to finish off a perfect week.

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[*] posted on 6-18-2009 at 04:17 PM


Cabo Pulmo must be off limits for taking fish.
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[*] posted on 6-18-2009 at 05:18 PM


Thanks for the reports and pics vseasport . Sadly your wonderful posts make me feel deprived in Alta California. Thanks anyway...I'd rather be a bit uncomfortable here...to motivate me to head south sooner..
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[*] posted on 6-18-2009 at 09:14 PM


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[*] posted on 6-18-2009 at 09:53 PM


We went out this evening about 6:30. Had friends without fishing licenses so we just took a "three hour tour" to Punta Palmilla and back almost to Punta Gordo(turned around at Buzzards)
We were in so many rays that you could not look in any direction without seeing one. And where was my camera....under the seat in the truck.
Some were doing somersaults...well actually back flips.
I cut the motor and we just drifted through them. A..(fill in the blank)...mazing.
I have seen them from shore this thick but had no idea the area that they covered.
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